Best Criminology Schools Near Canon City, CO (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Canon City, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering criminology programs, with tuition ranging from $9,720 to $61,398 per year for indexed programs. Canon City has a population of about 17,098. Median household income is $66,068 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning criminology-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $105,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminology Schools to Canon City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer criminology programs near Canon City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Canon City city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Canon City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO 35.0 miles from Canon City BOC Score 27.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,180
Avg net price $16,745/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,750
Out‑of‑state$12,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO 90.7 miles from Canon City BOC Score 43.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,093
Avg net price $15,327/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO 138.9 miles from Canon City BOC Score 55.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,231
Avg net price $17,760/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO 185.2 miles from Canon City BOC Score 56.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,823
Avg net price $15,103/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado criminology page.

Criminology Wages Near Canon City

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Colorado, statewide)
SociologistN/A
Detective and Criminal Investigator$105,480
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$71,680
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$97,350

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Canon City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,098Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,068Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminology schools are near Canon City, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminology programs near Canon City. The closest is Colorado State University Pueblo in Pueblo, CO (35.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Regis University (93.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminology roles in Colorado?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying criminology-related roles in Colorado are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($105,480), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($97,350), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($71,680). Wages for Canon City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fountain instead of Canon City?

Fountain, CO is 33.9 miles from Canon City and has its own set of local criminology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Canon City an affordable place to study criminology?

Canon City’s median household income of $66,068 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Canon City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Canon City

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Canon City:

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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